1st ARKANSAS BATTALION INFANTRY (SIX MONTHS) Died at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. December 12, 1862. Named in the Roll of Honor # 10, Names of Soldiers Who Died in Defence of the American Union. Missouri page 43, number 328.

18 yr old Jefferson enlisted with father June 20, 1862 Mustered out July 20, 1862. Marched to Helena, Ar from Batesville, Ar1st Battalion was ordered to Sulphur Springs, but the unit was not healthy enough to perform duties. All sent to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo by steamer (Edward Walsh for most). Jefferson was mustered out Dec 31, 1862 but never returned home. Family lore says he was captured by CSA and starved to death on ship before prisoner exchange with Union...trying to find any hint of him. (Not the TJ James listed that went to Okl with Mo wife.) Sharp Co. Ark (lawrence Co then) See FB CedarGrove/Mobley Historical Preservation Page.